The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 30,600
€ 22,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D5 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.2
69.7
79.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.2 in
Height
59.1 in
103.9
176.2
105.7
183.4
176.2 in
Length
183.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
M
Generation
P-J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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18.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.09 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.79 lb/hp
26.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
34 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
533 mi
Range
773 mi
Volvo S40 D5
533 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
